YUMMY BUFFET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN LARGE ROUND GRAY AND WHITE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND OBSERVED 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG SOUTHSIDE WALL IN BANQUET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO TREAT AREA TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CUP BEING USED TO SCOOP RICE OUT OF LARGE GRAY ROUND CONTAINER WITH LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN UTENSIL WITH HANDLE TO DISPENSE RICE. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LEFT INSIDE OF ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE SCOOP IN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF ICE BIN.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOOD CONDITION.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PINK BUILDUP INSIDE ICE DISPENSER OF BOTH FOUNTAIN MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED FRYER AND STOVE TOP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BEING INADEQUATELY DISPOSED AT COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN. WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED WATER BACKS UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM CEILING VENT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LARGE OPENINGS ABOVE WALKIN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS AND HEAVILY SOILED IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASE OF WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS AND HEAVILY SOILED IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASE OF WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.